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Your Lead-free Solution for Plumbing

Uponor is again leading the way in revolutionary technology with the introduction of the first ever complete lead-free plumbing system offering. This offering includes a comprehensive line of lead-free brass transition fittings and valves along with our advanced engineered plastic (EP) products and out-of-the-wall systems for an all-inclusive lead-free solution from the inlet to the faucet.

By being the first to offer a complete lead-free plumbing system, we are staying true to our pioneering history of bringing innovative technologies for comfort, consistency and peace of mind to millions of people across the globe. With more than 12 billion feet of PEX tubing in service worldwide, we want to ensure our products and systems continue to bring consistent results for service, dependability and reliability.

And now, with our new lead-free offering, you can feel confident knowing your system is not only the most widely used PEX plumbing system in the market, it’s also the safest.

Safe For Your Whole Environment

Our lead-free plumbing systems exceed the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act and meet California lead-free legislation to ensure your potable water is consistently safe, clean and healthy. And because Uponor plumbing systems do not use torches, glues or solvents like traditional rigid systems, it provides another win for the environment — keeping dangerous chemicals out of our plumbing systems and groundwater.

 Key Benefits

  • Complete line of lead-free transition fittings that carry the NSF us-pw-G marking for lead-free compliance
  • Exceeds the United States Safe Drinking Water Act and meets California lead-free legislation
  • Lead-free brass offering, engineered plastic (EP) line and out-of-the-wall system provides a complete lead-free plumbing system
  • No torches, no solvents, no glue and no lead for an environmentally friendly system that’s safe, clean and healthy
  • Features Uponor’s unique ProPEX® connection — the leading fitting technology of choice in the PEX market

 Lead-free System Components

PEX-a Tubing:  Uponor PEX-a tubing is a healthy, lead-free alternative to copper and other rigid piping products. In fact, our PEX-a was the first and is the most widely used PEX for plumbing applications.

Lead-free Brass:  Uponor offers a complete line of lead-free brass transition fittings and valves that meet state lead-free legislation and the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act.

Engineered Plastic (EP):  Our selection of EP fittings, multi-port tees and in-line and stop valves help to support a lead-free system installation.

Support Systems:  Our innovative ProPEX Out-of-the-Wall Support System finishes off the layout for a complete a lead-free plumbing offering.

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Our Warranty — Our Promise to You

Uponor backs its plumbing systems with a solid, 25-year limited warranty on AQUAPEX® tubing and ProPEX fittings when installed by an Uponor-trained professional. This is our promise to you that your plumbing system will provide decades of clean, consistent and reliable service that you can count on for the life of your home.